Gapped Text Exercise in Gambian Wolof

This is a gapped text exercise for introductory level greetings/introductions and common questions/answers in Gambian Wolof.

Part 1

Helpful tips:

• “Naka” can mean how or what. It is also used in certain contexts to show a higher level of appreciation and respect, especially for elders. For example “nga deff” means how are you, but to be more respectful you can say “Naka nga deff”.
• “Suba” means day and can be used for similar words like morning/tomorrow. For example “beh suba” means see you tomorrow.
• “Goudi” means night.
• Highlight the sections after each arrow to see complete Gambian Wolof sentences and English translations.

Greetings:

____ suba si → Naka suba si → Good morning

____ bechek bi → Naka bechek bi → Good afternoon

____ ngon si → Naka ngon si → Good evening

____ goudi gi → Naka goudi gi → Good night

Part 2

Helpful tips:

• “tuda” means name
• “nga” means you
• “jogay” means from
• “Nyaata” means how many
• “att” means years
• Translating Gambian Wolof to English will not always have word for word translations and the order of words may by different.
• Highlight the sections after each arrow to see complete Gambian Wolof sentences and English translations.

Common Questions:

Naka ___ tuda? →  Naka nga tuda? →  What is your name?

Fan ___ jogay? →  Fan nga jogay? →  Where are you from?

Nyaata ___ ___ am? → Nyaata att nga am? →  How old are you? (how many years do you have?)

Answers to Common Questions: